Unconquered Kingdoms

Septcygne

The capital city of Septcygne is the central seat of the monarchy, but is unlike many other elven cities. Many of their dwellings are built under and in large tree communities. The Belcadiz elves originally built the core of the city out of graceful towers and light airy stone bridges and plazas both on the ground and in the air, in direct contrast with many elvish traditions. Most of the newer buildings and dwellings show a more natural and organic design, built out of natural materials in balance with the surrounding forests, as if the inhabitants were advocating a change to a more mainstream elven standard.

In the center of this forest city is a single living tree of immense girth that rises one hundred feet up to the forest canopy. Known as the Ligno Vitae or “Tower of Life,” this sparkling tower of living wood and marble demonstrates the harmony of Alfar with nature. The original elven folk built their city of towers and buildings around the tree, but more recently have patiently reshaped nature and their dwellings with divine and arcane magic into forms both beautiful and practical. The glory of the city is the Ligno Vitae. Giant eagles can be seen perched on its upper branches while inside the floors of this massive tower the Queen and her councilors preside over the Aelvinwode Kingdom.

The wealth and extravagance of the treetop elven homes increases as one moves from the lowly cottages of the river banks marking the cities outer perimeter to the awe-inspiring Ligno Vitae at the city center.

Septcygne is known for its fine artisans. Major exports from the capital include; fish, honey, mead, magic items and fine clothing. Surrounded by three rivers, fishing is a constant activity in the forest kingdom. Bee keeping is a popular hobby. The honey is fermented into mead that is famous and sought after in the region. Iron, copper, silver, gold and mithril ore are imported up the Venifica River from the southern Munire Titan Mountains. These raw materials were traditionally crafted by the elven artisans into works of art, but know are more often formed into weapons and magic. Spider silk is shipped in from the northern town of Travail and woven into garments that can last long after human garments have turned to dust.

Inns/Taverns:Strugglers (1 star): on SW side above the gallows tree that lists noticeably over the river
Harry “The Hat” Gittes (1/2 Elf, NE, Th 3): smooth talking/friendly runs short cons
Dilapidated and ramshackle inn/tavern/temple mildew covered shingles, leaky roof and drafty
Popular with river merchants, fishermen, and lower end of society
Upper floor private rooms (1 SP) or can sleep in the common room floor (1 CP)
Serves watery mead (1 CP) and plate of salted sardines (1 CP)Red Arrow (2 stars) on NE side of town next to barracks
Gregory “Silver Arm” (Elf, LN,F5): has magic prosthetic arm and shares Spider menace stories
Clean and orderly inn/tavern the walls are covered in plaques and mementos of military units
Popular with soldiers, mercenaries, and rangers
Upper floor private rooms (2 SP) or can sleep in the common room floor (2 CP)
Serves cheap mead (1 CP) and plate of spiced potatoes (2 CP)Fox Goes Free (3 star)
Arbre (Elf, N, Druid 3): this gaunt proprietor is hyper sensitive to the environment
All the limbs of this tree weave to form a large common room
Popular with druids and most elves for its local environmentally conscience fare
You can sleep on the common room floor (1 SP…but druids can stay free)
Serves pure water (2 CP) and plate of fried fish(5 CP)Dew Drop Inn (4 star)
Amica “Fire Hair” (Elf, NG, Cleric 1): fiery red head talkative priestess of Hanali Celanil
Plush and luxurious inn/tavern/brothel with private booths separated by tasseled curtains
Popular with all townsfolk looking for a good time
Upper floor private rooms with/or without an escort (1 GP)
Serves good mead (1 SP) and plate of wild greens and mushrooms (2 SP)Swan with Two Necks (5 star)
Voler (Elf, NE, Th 5): this fat proprietor is friendly and well politically connected
Grandiose and well-staffed inn/tavern has open tables and private booths
Popular with minor nobles and those seeking political favors
Upper floor private rooms (1 GP)
Serves excellent mead (1 SP) and plates of venison(5 SP)Three Crowns (5 stars)
Chiromancien (Elf, N, Wiz: Conj 5): This robed proprietor exudes an aura of power
This unusual inn/tavern/temple is entirely maintained and served by unseen servants
Popular with wizards and sages
Upper floor private rooms w/ access to lab/library for making alchemical/magic items(1 GP)
Serves excellent mead (1 SP) and plates of venison(5 SP)